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A.T.O.M. (TV Series)
''A.T.O.M. – Alpha Teens on Machines'' (known as ''Action Man: A.T.O.M.'' in some countries) is an English-language French Superhero fiction, superhero animated television series produced by SIP Animation in association with Jetix Europe. The series focuses on the adventures of five teenagers in the fictional Landmark City. The eponymous Alpha Teens, which consist of Axel Manning (the team leader), Catalina Leone, Crey Kingston, Zack Hawkes, and Ollie Sharker, test prototype vehicles and weapons for Lee Industries, and use these prototypes to combat criminals, particularly the nefarious and sadistic crime boss Alexander Paine. In countries such as Australia, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, and in Latin America, the series was branded as ''Action Man: A.T.O.M.'', with Panini Comics publishing a tie-in comic book series by that title. Synopsis Set in the fictional Landmark City, Janus Lee is the head of Lee Industries who holds a television contest as a front to r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Man
Action Man is an action figure launched in Britain in 1966 by Palitoy as a licensed copy of Hasbro's American "movable fighting man", G.I. Joe. Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd of Coalville, Leicestershire from 1966 until 1984. Palitoy also offered sub-licences to toy manufacturers in other markets. The figure and accessories were originally based on the Hasbro (US) 1964 G.I. Joe figure (for 1966–1969 production). Hasbro's G.I. Joe figure was patented in 1966. Even the specific method of attaching the appendages was patented as a "Connection for Use in Toy Figures". The first Action Man figures were ''Action Soldier'', ''Action Sailor'' and ''Action Pilot''. All were available in the four original hair colours: Blonde, Auburn, Brown and Black. They were accompanied by outfits depicting United States Forces of World War II and the Korean War. From 1970 to 1984, the basic boxed figures and accompanying uniforms an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
